Native Instruments launches 50% off Thanksgiving Sales Special

Berlin, November 24, 2016 – Native Instruments today launched their Thanksgiving sales special for 2016. From November 24 until December 5, over 140 Native Instruments products are available at 50% off their original price, including KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, MASCHINE Expansions, and TRAKTOR PRO 2.

For the first time, the offer includes the SYMPHONY SERIES – a line of highly detailed instruments created for professional scoring. The range includes strings, brass, and woodwinds, and combines best-in-class sound with flexibility and ease-of-use. Both the modular synthesis platform REAKTOR 6 and the sampling platform KONTAKT 5 are also on offer, along with numerous other acclaimed instruments from the KOMPLETE range such as the unique sampled piano UNA CORDA, SESSION GUITARIST – STRUMMED ACOUSTIC, MASSIVE, GUITAR RIG 5 PRO, BATTERY 4, and all KOMPLETE Effects.

During the sale, MASCHINE users save on new sounds with the latest MASCHINE Expansions. The 42 expansions on offer address a wide range of genres and sub-genres, from the eclectic electronica of HEXAGON HIGHWAY and the dark tech house of MOLTEN VEIL to the reggae sound of BLACK ARC and the larger-than-life mainstream hip hop of GOLDEN KINGDOM. MASCHINE Expansions are a range of production-ready sound packs providing samples, one-shots, matched kits, sampled instruments and pre-programmed patterns and songs.

The offer also extends to the flagship TRAKTOR PRO 2 DJ software. TRAKTOR PRO 2 offers up to four virtual decks, support for playing Stems, intuitive looping and cueing functionality, and a wide range of over 40 effects.

  From November 24 until December 5, 2016, selected KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, MASCHINE Expansions, the MASCHINE 2 SOFTWARE UPDATE, and TRAKTOR PRO 2 are available for 50% off the normal price, at the NI Online Shop exclusively:
www.native-instruments.com/thanksgiving2016

This special offer is valid from November 24 to December 5, 2016. The special offer is not valid on KOMPLETE 11 SELECT, KOMPLETE 11 and KOMPLETE 11 ULTIMATE, hardware, updates, upgrades, or accessories. The recent products FORM and STRUMMED ACOUSTIC 2 are also not included. All offers apply to the NI Online Shop only. Savings described here are calculated on the basis of suggested retail prices (MSRP). Note that according to our terms and conditions, e-vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with special offers.

Additional information on this offer is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/thanksgiving2016

Isotonik Studios: Black Friday 20:20!

This year we'll be once again observing the traditions of Black Friday with a 24 hour sale on our website www.isotonikstudios.com

The offer is a simple one, spend more than £20.00 and you'll qualify for a 20% discount...

Buyers just need to add their desired purchase to the cart and then enter FRIDAY as the discount code (not much imagination there!). It'll become live at Midnight on Thursday!

WEBSITE - CLICK HERE 

Keynote Speaker Tim Leiweke, Ja Rule Join Long List of Speakers for XLIVE 2016

XLIVE - Las Vegas, NV - Anticipation mounts as intrepid scholars enter the final weeks before the premiere live event and festival convention XLIVE 2016 descends upon the luminous landscape of Las Vegas this December 5-7, 2016. Just ahead, the masterminds behind the esteemed conference & expo are rolling out even more exciting announcements leading with the addition of Keynote Speaker CEO of Oak View Group Tim Leiweke as well as Artist & Frye Co-Founder Ja Rule and Activision Blizzard Senior Vice President Mike Sepso,who will join the long roster of prominent speakers slated for the event.

Accompanying the already impressive program of keynote speakers as a welcome addition is Tim Leiweke, current CEO of Oak View Group and Former CEO of AEG. The live events venture mogul brings with him one of the most impressive resumes in sports and entertainment to the XLIVE forum. Be sure to catch Tim Leiweke Tuesday December 6th, 10:50-11:20AM.

Speaking on two panels throughout the course of XLIVE, Grammy nominated rap artist Ja Rule will enlighten attendees of the ‘All About the Benjamins’ and ‘State of the Artists’ panels. Here, Ja Rule will join music industry titans to debate how festivals and fans are being impacted by the new financial realities of talent booking and share how festivals have positively impacted the careers of the artists they manage and work with.  Ja Rule will also provide insight into how emerging artists can use festivals as a springboard in their own success. Conference attendees can join Ja Rule for ‘All About the Benjamins’ Monday December 5, from 5:45- 6:30PM and/or ‘State of the Artists’ which takes place Tuesday December 6 at 4:00PM.

XLIVE is also excited to announce that Mike Sepso, SVP at Activision Blizzard, as a featured speaker joining the XLIVE eSports track. Sepso will discuss how Activision Blizzard's recently unveiled Overwatch League will bring a professional sports dynamic to the eSports industry complete with teams associated by city and live streamed competitions taking place in arenas around the world watched by millions of fans. Mike is slated to present on Wednesday December 7, 11:00-11:30AM.

As the world’s premiere festival industry conference & expo, XLIVE 2016 will provide invaluable learning and inevitable networking for those looking for an insightful introduction or to evolve within the booming industry.  Engaging emerging innovators for this year’s festivities, XLIVE is welcoming both young entrepreneurs from across the nation and enterprising startups to the platform. Cultivating young talent, XLIVE’s new Young Festival Entrepreneur Program aims to afford inductees of the program opportunities to learn, meet with and network with seasoned industry executives. Selected from a vast pool of youthful aspirants, the eleven young professionals recognized in the 2016 program are:  

• Lyle Maxson, CEO, The 2Courtiers Inc.
• Sean Kupchella, Health & Service Team Manager, Insomniac Events
• Melissa Selinger, Director, DeeplyMoved Productions
• Topher McDaniel, Executive Director/Partner, Boogaloo Music Festival
• Evelina Bershadsky, Owner/CEO/Founder, Ninjalina Productions
• Kenneth Gray, Managing Partner, Draft 2 Craft
• John Davidson, Installation Artist, Noise Revolt
• Rebecca Tsui, Junior Marketing Assistant, Vendini
• Gianna Mascaro, Social Media, Consequence of Sound
• Cheyenne Havens, Public Relations Manager & Artists Liason, EPIC Productions
• Addie Olsen, Festival Director, Marketing & Administrative Director, Winter Circle Productions

Be sure to catch these participants receive accolades Monday December 5, directly preceding the evening’s keynote.

XLIVE 2016 will offer a taste of every facet of live event execution imaginable, from throwing a successful festival to debating the impact of social media on culinary culture.  The XLIVE Startup Showcase will host trailblazers of live event production in the 24,000 square foot exhibit hall, where select companies will showcase products and services. Select startups slated to exhibit at XLIVE 2016 include: the world’s premier Lost & Found software and services provider, Crowdfind; Switchboard, a company that connects producers, brands and developers to a worldwide network; tech company Robin which will demonstrate how they give consumers the ability to reserve concert tickets for their favorite artists at the push of a button plus many other incredible demonstrations.  

With over 140 speakers, the insight & learning possibilities featured at XLIVE 2016 are endless! Full event agenda here. To register for XLIVE 2016 visit the XLIVE website and be sure to stay up to date on the latest news via the XLIVE Facebook page.

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Venture Down the Rabbit Hole -- Mysteryland USA Launches Pre-sale with Release of Official 2016 Aftermovie!

Mysteryland USA offers a glimpse into the magic, unveiling the spellbinding 2016 Aftermovie alongside the pre-sale ticket announcement & opens campgrounds to welcome nomads 19+  

November 17, 2016 - Mysteryland USA - A festival steeped in culture, rich with colorful history and exploding with magic returns to the hallowed grounds of Bethel Woods, New York for the annual stateside experience, taking place June 9th - 12th, 2017. Join us where the legendary Woodstock Festival started it all in 1969 as Mysteryland enters its fourth US residency of the longest-running electronic music festival series in the world. Echoing the limitless imagination of its Dutch counterpart, Mysteryland USA allows us to enter a portal where dreams become reality and reality is in the eye of the beholder. The journey down the rabbit hole begins today - Pre-sale tickets for Mysteryland USA 2017 are on sale now!

Mysteryland will continue its overarching reign into 2017 as a globally-renowned electronic music, culture, arts and sustainability festival, expected to embrace 75,000+ nomads over the course of the three-day camping festival in 2017. Elevating curious voyagers to inspiring heights, those in attendance are encouraged to embrace the musical legacy of Bethel Woods’ fabled past, while shaping the future of music culture for generations to come. Building a reputation for hosting incredible talent in years past, including Kaskade, Moby, Dillon Francis, Flosstradamus (2014) and Diplo, Empire of the Sun, Kygo, Porter Robinson, (2015), the 2016 iteration of Mysteryland USA united the diverse musical talents of both the mainstream and underground.

Native Instruments introduces SESSION GUITARIST – STRUMMED ACOUSTIC 2

November 17, 2016, Berlin – Native Instruments today released SESSION GUITARIST –  STRUMMED ACOUSTIC 2, a new addition to the SESSION GUITARIST series. STRUMMED ACOUSTIC 2 complements the original STRUMMED ACOUSTIC instrument, adding two carefully selected, vintage acoustic guitars – a 6-string Martin and 12-string Guild – plus more strummed patterns and new performance controls. STRUMMED ACOUSTIC 2 runs in KONTAKT 5 and the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER and is available at the NI Online Shop for $99 / 99 € / ¥ 12,800 / £89 / AU$159.

STRUMMED ACOUSTIC 2 includes two renowned instruments, captured in precise detail and played by skilled session players. Users can choose the warm, mellow tone of a  small-bodied mahogany 6-string from 1934. Or they can select the full yet articulate sound of a benchmark jumbo 12-string – first produced in the late 1960s.

"Sega system" by "Potential differenSe" is Released Today

Detroit Underground releases, "Sega system" by "Potential differenSe" today:

The 2017 NAMM Show Offers Enriching Professional Development, Inspirational Sessions Across Industry Segments

-More than 120 free sessions await members at the annual industry gathering-

CARLSBAD, Calif. – November 15, 2016 – At The 2017 NAMM Show, inspiration and innovation, transformative business know-how, and leading strategies and tips for music industry professionals and businesses of all sizes will be offered through more than 120 free educational sessions. The Show’s NAMM U and TEC Tracks sessions have been designed to inspire members from various disciplines within the music products industry — from music product retailers and manufacturers to professionals in pro audio, live sound and lighting. Registrants will have access to learning sessions from the world’s top thought leaders and their peers who will present successful strategies and best practices trending across the industry today.

On Wednesday, January 18, many business-enhancing opportunities begin before the show officially opens, with an all-day intensive training: Retail Boot Camp. Featuring two different tracks, this training includes a schedule of strategies and tools for everyone involved in music retail who aims to strengthen their businesses and business practices through “Sales, Marketing and Websites” or “Financial Management” tracks. Speakers in the first track include pre-eminent thought-leaders “The Retail Doctor,” Bob Phibbs; digital marketing pioneer Larry Bailin; and Ben Blakesley, social media marketing leader at Reebok. In the financial track, experts Alan Friedman and Daniel Jobe of Friedman, Kannenberg & Co. will offer tools and strategies for sound fiscal management.